trying to decide between the mini and the regular Zo, I'd like to use this machine to also rise dough- do you think it's big enough?
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The capacity of the metal bowl holding the dough is 6 cups. My old bread machine held 12 cups, and this is not especially large. If you want a large capacity, buy the bigger machine.
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I'm not sure what you mean by rising dough. If you mean you just want the machine to prep the dough, it will work the same, just make a smaller ball of dough. The small machine yields enough for a 1 lb. loaf opposed to 2.5 with the large Zo. I like the smaller model for a number of reasons. It takes less space. It makes just enough for 2-3 people over a few days. And smaller loaves mean I can make different types without waste. I love my little Zo. I've never regretted purchasing the smaller model.
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I've had the small one for a few years, and I love it. I'm a single man.That said, I'd buy the big one if I had it to do over again. It's a bit of a rigmarole getting out, measuring, and putting away all the ingredients. I'd rather make a two pound loaf and freeze half.
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The one lb mini is pretty small. For my husband and myself I have to make bread at least twice per week. I don't think you'll be able to use it to rise dough for other purposes.
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I like the regular size alot better. More choices and even though its 2 pound I still make one pound loaves in it
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As a now single woman I find it just the right size so my bread doesn't go stale. Nice small footprint for my small kitchen.
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If the dimensions are wide enough it should work. I just make sure my board is covered with a cloth, to help hold the excess flour. It needs to be wide enough in order to be able to roll out your lefse so it fits, depending on the amount of dough you use. If you want smaller pieces of lefse, then it should work fine.
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No, it's big enough. remember that the pizza dough is hard enough not to bend.
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It should work... I think I'd try removing the paddle BEFORE the final rise. Just after what the instructions call "punch down". This way, the dough can rise undisturbed. Something like this: unplug machine, remove pan, remove dough, remove paddle from dough, replace dough into pan and replace pan into machine. Plug in electric and timer should start back up at correct point, if power has not been off for more than thirty minutes. HOWEVER, ( isn't there always a 'however' ) removing the pan and dough will cool everything down. The rise time might need to be lengthened. It should work... I think I'd try removing the paddle BEFORE the final rise. Just after what the instructions call "punch down". This way, the dough can rise undisturbed. Something like this: unplug machine, remove pan, remove dough, remove paddle from dough, replace dough into pan and replace pan into machine. Plug in electric and timer should start back up at correct point, if power has not been off for more than thirty minutes. HOWEVER, ( isn't there always a 'however' ) removing the pan and dough will cool everything down. The rise time might need to be... » Read More It should work... I think I'd try removing the paddle BEFORE the final rise. Just after what the instructions call "punch down". This way, the dough can rise undisturbed. Something like this: unplug machine, remove pan, remove dough, remove paddle from dough, replace dough into pan and replace pan into machine. Plug in electric and timer should start back up at correct point, if power has not been off for more than thirty minutes. HOWEVER, ( isn't there always a 'however' ) removing the pan and dough will cool everything down. The rise time might need to be lengthened. « Show Less
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There is room for one 12" pizza dough or one 12" by 12" flatbread. I am not for sure you wouldn't have better luck putting either one in your oven, with only the light burning to help the dough rise.I bake lots of bread and can put two bread pans in the proofer at a time, that gives plenty of room for circulation of the heat and the moisture from the water tray in the bottom. I am sold on the proofer and use it for bread, for yogurt and keeping sourdough starter. If you are only going to do one pizza dough or one flatbread, I feel sure it would work,,,,just don't go over 12" width. There is room for one 12" pizza dough or one 12" by 12" flatbread. I am not for sure you wouldn't have better luck putting either one in your oven, with only the light burning to help the dough rise.I bake lots of bread and can put two bread pans in the proofer at a time, that gives plenty of room for circulation of the heat and the moisture from the water tray in the bottom. I am sold on the proofer and use it for bread, for yogurt and keeping sourdough starter. If you are only going to do one pizza dough or one flatbread, I feel sure it would work,,,,just don't... » Read More There is room for one 12" pizza dough or one 12" by 12" flatbread. I am not for sure you wouldn't have better luck putting either one in your oven, with only the light burning to help the dough rise.I bake lots of bread and can put two bread pans in the proofer at a time, that gives plenty of room for circulation of the heat and the moisture from the water tray in the bottom. I am sold on the proofer and use it for bread, for yogurt and keeping sourdough starter. If you are only going to do one pizza dough or one flatbread, I feel sure it would work,,,,just don't go over 12" width. « Show Less
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If you are talking about the slicer/shredder with the optional mini-dough hook, that is intended for making very small batches of dough. It works very well, but few people actually need it. Not many people make such small batches of dough with this mixer. If you are typically going to be making only one loaf at a time, or even 2, the Bosch Compact might be a better choice for you - it's also easier to use for general purpose tasks.
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I agree with Breville on this. I mix bread dough with this all the time. More than enough power to do the job.
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I would hesitate and hubby agrees. It would be wonderful if Kitchenaide would design a metal one for still doughs like that.
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Hi CatYou are very welcome!!! Let me know how it goes with the Ninja. Unfortunately I had to return mine to the store because after trying mix/blending dough for bread, I think it degraded the motor because it didn't seem as powerful anymore. Anyway, good luck!
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I've found it large enough to rise two medium pizza dough's or three small.
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I love my whisk. I don't know how I baked without it. I doubt Sour Dough will harm the stainless steel... Mine seems pretty tough, showing no wear after heavy use. As for size... I have only used the 14" whisk, but I am a 6'1" bread baker. The 11" whisk may work better if you are more petite.
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As I did not recommend the Zojirushi, I can only tell you about made by hand bread. It's higher and dryer at 5K, so bread routinely raises more quickly and can dry out....so, use a bit less yeast, either a bit more water or less flour, and watch the rise carefully. You don't want to over rise and have it collapse. I never had a good loaf from the Zojirushi, but have made over 350 loaves per week in a convection. Try the King Arthur high altitude recipe for exact measurements. Good luck. Nothing like the aroma of fresh bread!!Breadlady
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Without measuring- it seems a little smaller, but not by much. Ive found that in order to yield same size loaves I've had to allow just a little longer rise time. Let it get tall. I also would suggest steam be present during beginning of bake, to get a nice tall oven spring. Loaves will be close to what your used too, just a bit taller. Hope that helps. BTW, the crust makes it worthwhile.
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Tammi,this is a small pin. I am not sure how good you are with a standard size rolling pin.. BUt if you can work a standard size one.. you can certainly work a mini version.. just with smaller amount of dough at a time... Good Luck . so I say YES.. with smaller amounts of cookie dough.. No Problem.
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What is the recipe making? If it's a "wet" batter bread, such as a banana bread, I'd definitely go for a bigger pan, 9x5. Besides a realistic possibility of batter overflowing, it could end up being too dense since not enough room to expand. BUT If making a yeast bread this would work. I use both sizes for my yeast bread, this pan gives you a beautiful looking loaf because it will crown higher.
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Should be big enough. You might have to calculate the wattage the bread maker needs if it doesn't say in the manual. but you have voltage and it should list amps or you could google it. But this model family does both step up and step down.
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I would recommend the larger one if younwant it primarily for home use; I own a regular steamer for home use and am considering swapping it out for the regular Joy Mangano steamer because of my experience with the mini; ease of use, works great, easy to store...and to pack and the quality for the price! Btw...my mini does work just as good as my regular steamer only con is that the mini holds less water and it doesn't have any b attachments which may be helpful for certain fabrics. Also, I have tried other brands as a travel steamer...none were as good as this one!